Artwork
Petit Commerce
Petit Commerce is a print by the Impressionist artist Paul Gavarni. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1924.282
- Credit line
- Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund
About this work
Overview
Paul Gavarni's print 'Petit Commerce' dates to around 1857 and is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a long dress and apron standing outdoors with a bunch of tied balloons, suggesting she is a street vendor. The title 'Petit Commerce' reinforces this interpretation, pointing to the everyday commerce of city life.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a simple, observational style, capturing a quiet moment in the vendor's day with a straightforward representation of her figure and surroundings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Gavarni was the pen name of Sulpice Guillaume Chevalier, a French illustrator, born in Paris.
